CY middle school students in a mock trial. (NCSD Public Relations) CASPER, Wyo. – Students in the CY Middle School Gifted and Talented program recently had the opportunity to learn more about the justice system, as attorneys, jurors and witnesses in a mock trial presided over by the Seventh JudicialRead More →
A legal inquiry into the planning guidelines supporting Hendon’s redevelopment has been postponed following a change in management at Barnet Council. The delay in the judicial review hearing to consider Burroughs and Middlesex University’s Supplementary Planning Document (SPD) comes after the new Labor Administration asked for time to consider theRead More →
TODAY judgment has been delivered in the judicial review of Essex Police’s decision not to reopen the investigation into the death of Lee Balkwell. The court dismissed the plaintiff’s claim. Detective Chief Superintendent Lucy Morris said: ‘Essex Police are, and always have been, committed to getting justice for the victimsRead More →
Parents who have fought against compulsory sex education in Wales – which the government says will ‘gradually empower learners’ from an early age on subjects such as equity, sex, gender and sexuality – have obtained a judicial review. Representing 5,000 parents and grandparents, child protection advocates Public Child Protection WalesRead More →
The RSE will be compulsory in Welsh schools for children aged three and over.(Photo: Pixabay) A group of concerned parents have been granted judicial review of the new Relationships and Sexuality Education (RSE) curriculum being introduced in Welsh schools this year. Compulsory CSR lessons for children aged three and overRead More →
KUALA LUMPUR (May 30): Only the High Court has jurisdiction to make an order for judicial review and that power does not belong to a court or an arbitrator. Judge Datuk Amarjeet Singh Serjit Singh said so on Monday May 30 in his decision to deny an ex parte (singleRead More →
Parents who have fought against compulsory sex education in Wales – which the government says will ‘progressively empower learners’ from an early age on subjects such as equity, sex, gender and sexuality – have obtained a judicial review. Representing 5,000 parents and grandparents, child protection advocates Public Child Protection WalesRead More →
Fordham: alternative remedy available A non-lawyer has failed in his bid for judicial review of a control order imposed on him by the Solicitors Regulation Authority (SRA) six years ago. Judge Fordham also dismissed Craig Garrett’s application for judicial review of the Legal Aid Agency’s (LAA) denial of exceptional fundingRead More →
A bizarre court case last October, when a man was acquitted of rape and indecent assault after allegedly disguising himself as a woman on an online lesbian dating platform, sparked debate about what some activists see loopholes in Hong Kong’s legal system when it comes to protecting victims of sexualRead More →
KUALA LUMPUR: The Parliamentary Special Select Committee (PSSC) on Women and Children and Social Development plans to provide a comprehensive set of recommendations or a roadmap on child victims and witnesses in the justice system. Its Chairman, Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (pix) explained that the recommendations were the resultRead More →
Ours is a land of courage, wisdom and sacrifice where there is no room for fear. Every citizen has the fundamental right to express their opinions without any fear in our country. Illegal arrests and false prosecutions seriously violate human rights. In our society, arrest is a stigma. No oneRead More →
“We are approaching a precipice in safety, feelings of safety and confidence in the criminal justice system in our communities. This statement is found in a Community Trust in Justice (CCJ) advocacy document presented to Kelowna Council on Monday, May 30. The document covers topics such as property crimes, prolificRead More →
The PED requires that equality considerations be taken into account before the relevant decision is made. Over the past decade, there has been a huge growth in judicial review litigation in which the policy has been challenged for its alleged non-compliance with the FSED. The ability to suspend rescissionRead More →
The filing of an appeal or a request for judicial review cannot stop the execution of the order of the lower court or court. In Ontario, whether a decision or order is stayed pending appeal or judicial review depends on a complex web of laws and rules of civil procedure.Read More →
Avalanche The Architect, a rapper based in Canada, is the voice of the voiceless and the dawn of justice, peace and equality for humanity in Canada and people around the world. Avalanche The Architect, a Canadian citizen from New York City known for his extraordinary rap skills and talent. AvalancheRead More →
A DECISION on the Future Chippenham project has been postponed by a High Court judge. Wiltshire Council defended a challenge to the Scheme, a residential development scheme to the south of the town, at a hearing today (Thursday May 26). As part of the Future Chippenham project, Wiltshire Council wantsRead More →
The High Court has dismissed a complaint against Eastleigh Borough Council over its decision to grant planning permission for a runway extension at Southampton Airport. In Goesa Ltd, R (at the request of) v Eastleigh Borough Council [2022] EWHC 1221, Holgate J. dismissed all five grounds advanced byRead More →
The filing of an appeal or a request for judicial review cannot stop the execution of the order of the lower court or court. In Ontario, whether a decision or order is stayed pending appeal or judicial review depends on a complex web of laws and rules of civil procedure.Read More →
The Administrative Court of England and Wales recently considered whether the Royal College of Surgeons (RCS), when producing a report, under the ‘Guest Review Mechanism’ (IRM), could be challenged by judicial review. Madam Justice Hill’s judgment provides a useful review of the competent authorities and illustrates the limits of judicialRead More →
An overhaul of the diversion program could mean more Indigenous children and other young people stay out of the youth justice system, according to a report from Victoria. Diversion emphasizes rehabilitation rather than incarceration and allows children who have committed an offense to avoid a criminal record. According to theRead More →
The delegation from the European Parliament’s Civil Liberties, Justice and Home Affairs Committee has determined that Malta’s “excruciatingly slow” justice system continues to impact the quality and efficiency of justice. Speaking to journalists at Europe House at the end of the LIBE committee’s visit to Malta, committee chair Sophie in’tRead More →
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Published: 11:57 am May 25, 2022 Update: 15:11 May 25, 2022 Two Highgate women are crowdfunding to sue the Home Office over the failures of its visa program for Ukrainians fleeing war. The government’s Homes for Ukraine program allows families to “sponsor” a Ukrainian and let them live in theirRead More →
A group of RESIDENTS calling for the closure of the Mullaghglass landfill have expressed disappointment after a judicial review application was dismissed. The High Court action brought by Noleen McAleenon sought action by the Environment Agency of Northern Ireland and Lisburn and Castlereagh City Council to address and eradicate theRead More →
Welsh PCCs welcome devolved judiciary plans Wales’ four Police and Crime Commissioners (PCCs) have welcomed the Welsh Government’s proposals for a devolved justice system. May 24, 2022 By Paul Jacques Attorney General Mick Antoniw They said it would be “the next logical step in the decentralization journey” with the workRead More →
SOUTHAMPTON Airport has won a High Court battle over its controversial runway extension. A High Court judge has rejected a bid to halt GOESA Ltd’s proposed expansion. The company, which was set up by campaigners against the extension of the track, argued that the approval of the scheme by EastleighRead More →
All LMFM news The first case is before the High Court tomorrow The legal proceedings relate mainly to land rezoning decisions. Meath County Council has backed its legal team to defend five judicial review proceedings at the High Court tomorrow. The cases relate to decisions made by councilors under theRead More →
On Monday, Supreme Court President Justice Esther Hayut warned that the political discourse surrounding the judiciary was devolving and warned that attacks on the judiciary were “dangerous”. “Unfortunately, civil dialogue and personal accountability have given way to confrontational rhetoric that has spawned attacks on the justice system and its judgesRead More →
The May 18 Supreme Court order releasing AG Perarivalan, one of the convicts in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, is the culmination of a long battle for freedom that spans more than 31 years. Perarivalan’s agonizing wait may be over, but his struggle serves as a grim reminder of theRead More →
The High Court has allowed a legal challenge to the London Borough of Islington’s use of an abbreviated assessment of an asylum seeker’s age. The plaintiff argues that the local authority should have carried out a merton Compliant age assessment, as stated in R (B) v London BoroughRead More →
FORT WAYNE, Ind. (WANE) – On how Allen County Commissioner Richard Beck’s purchase of a vacant building at 1300 S. Clinton St. downtown would allow the county to shore up the criminal justice system and county administrative offices with a building purchase. And it would allow the sale of fourRead More →
The circumstances under which the committee headed by Judge Verma was appointed were rather horrific. News of the Delhi gang rape had made international headlines and a three-member committee was formed by the Union government to recommend changes to the criminal law. But it was the Justice Verma committee reportRead More →
The Ministry of Justice and Constitutional Development (DJCD) plans to invest a large part of its 2022/2023 budget in the integrated justice system. This will see the merging of several IT systems from five government entities, with the aim of strengthening the criminal justice system. So says DJCD Minister RonaldRead More →
By Lewis S Teh The political leader of the opposition Alternative National Congress (ANC), Mr Alexander B. Cummings, says the Ministry of Justice has turned the Liberian justice system into a total travesty, for the way and the way it operates in the ongoing matter of the CPR framework documents.Read More →
ISLAMABAD: Pakistan’s Chief Justice Umar Ata Bandial took a suo motu opinion on Wednesday on the perceived apprehension of “persons in authority” undermining the criminal justice system, media reported. In a press release, the Supreme Court said the CJP had taken note of the perceived interference with “the independence ofRead More →
A judge has authorized a full judicial review of the investigation into Yousef Makki. The family of the 17-year-old – who was fatally stabbed at Hale Barns in 2019 – have requested a review to overturn the narrative finding recorded by a coroner following a seven-day inquest in November. TheyRead More →
Arlington County Courthouse (staff photo by Matt Blitz) A new restorative justice program launched last week in Arlington, aimed at diverting those under 26 from the criminal justice system. The Heart of Safety program, part of the county’s Restorative Arlington initiative, held its first training session early last week. TheRead More →
The High Court has ruled in favor of a Castleisland councilor who sought judicial review of the selection process for a local development council. Independent Councilor Charlie Farrelly, elected in the Municipal District of Castleisland-Corca Dhuibhne, has taken legal action against Kerry County Council after Fianna Fáil’s Mikey Sheehy andRead More →
The criminal justice system continues to operate at ‘unacceptable levels’ in England and Wales and is far from recovering from the ‘shock’ of the coronavirus pandemic, watchdogs have warned. Four high-level inspectors have joined forces to express their “serious concerns” about the situation. Charlie Taylor, Chief Inspector of Prisons, JustinRead More →
SCOTUS NEWS By James Romoser May 16, 2022 at 12:46 p.m. The Supreme Court on Monday limited the ability of federal courts to review certain factual findings in immigration proceedings that determine whether non-citizens will be deported or be allowed to remain in the country. The judgment in Patel vs.Read More →
Poor knowledge and deployment of Information Technology (ICT) has undermined Nigeria’s policing and criminal justice system. The results revealed that technology and the police have been interconnected for decades, since the advent of the telephone, automobile and two-way radio. Today, technology seems to advance at a pace of geometric progression,Read More →
GRAND HAVEN — A group of local college students got a unique insight into the criminal justice system Friday in Grand Haven. Students from the Corpus Christi Catholic school in the Netherlands took part in a mock murder trial at the 58th district courthouse. They took on the various rolesRead More →
My name is Paul Ponting and I was the victim of a malicious police pursuit. I was acquitted of all charges and successfully sued Lancashire Police for their malicious pursuit of me. During the accusation, a police witness and proven police informant lied under oath about his status as anRead More →
New York can breathe a sigh of relief as Constable Dennis Vargas, our eighth police officer shot on duty in just five months, recovers at home with the family he nearly left behind. The actions of Vargas and his partner illustrate the kind of dangerous work we ask our officersRead More →
Those behind the acts are often teenagers, some as young as 14 who find themselves in and out of the juvenile justice system. COLUMBUS, Ohio – Stolen cars and gun crimes. Violence has increased across the country and here in the Columbus metro area in recent months. Those behind theRead More →
Human rights lawyers and Aboriginal justice groups have said the Northern Territories government’s new law setting a $15,300 cap on false imprisonment compensation will reduce government liability in prisons, and that it went against the government’s commitment to the Convention against Torture which Australia ratified in 2017. The Personal InjuryRead More →
Rotala has been granted leave to appeal against Judge Julian Knowles’ decision to dismiss his application for judicial review of elements of the process surrounding the franchise of bus services in Greater Manchester. Following Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham’s decision in March 2021 to reregulate, Rotala and Stagecoach each submittedRead More →
The first application for judicial review of an arbitrator’s decision under Ontario law building law was fired. In SOTA Dental Studio Inc. c. Andrid Group Ltd.2022 ONSC 2254 (“SOTA“), a three-judge panel of the Divisional Court unanimously dismissed the owner’s application for judicial review of an arbitrator’s order requiring paymentRead More →
Published: 5:55 PM May 11, 2022 The chances of the Norwich Western Link road project being embroiled in a legal challenge in the High Court have intensified. Lawyers for an campaigner against the route are threatening a wider legal challenge to Norfolk County Council’s transport plan, which includes the controversialRead More →
A CHIEF CORONER has said further inquests into the Stardust fire tragedy, where 48 youngsters were killed, could begin as early as September. Speaking at the 13th pre-inquest hearing at Dublin District Coroners Court, Chief Coroner Dr Myra Cullinane said she would have intended to start inquest proceedings by september.Read More →
Walvis Bay – Former mediator John Walters says the justice system needs to be challenged, especially the issue of bail, to better understand if it is equally applied to all those seeking bail in court Namibians. Walters’ response comes after Econolux bus driver Jeremia Heita, who fatally shot a suspectedRead More →
* US Department of Justice is exploring chatbots * Some courts are experimenting with automated bots * Civil liberties groups warn of privacy and risk of bias By Avi Asher-Schapiro and David Sherfinski When the US state of New Jersey lifted a COVID-19 ban on foreclosures last year,Read More →
Jhere’s what one statistic can show about the criminal justice system and how to improve it. Many are well aware, and have been for years, of its racial bias, its high financial costs to government, its profound impact on the lives of a huge proportion of Americans and their families.Read More →
Monday, May 9, 2022, 12:10 p.m.Press Release: Rotorua Lakes Council The Rotorua Lakes Council will strongly oppose an application for judicial review of a decision by the Rotorua Lakes Council to bring the Rotorua District Council (Arrangements of Representation) Bill to Parliament. The application was lodged in the High CourtRead More →
The parents of a young man killed by a drunk driver who drank lager while driving his car before crashing head-on into a wall have opened up about their grief at losing their sons and the anger they feel about a justice system that has failed them. On the eveningRead More →
Imagine being the victim of an attack, in which the attacker is armed with a knife or other weapon. You are able to get through the ordeal unharmed, but now you learn that you could face civil liability because the abuser was injured. That’s exactly what happened to comedian DaveRead More →
In the early hours of March 27, 2018, a 40-year-old woman stacked her belongings in two piles in her apartment in a supportive housing complex in Chilliwack, poured five containers of lighter fluid over them, and put fire. I will not use his name. I will call her Patricia. PatriciaRead More →
Credit: Raysonho/Public Domain The Department of Justice’s vision is to provide a world-class justice system that works for everyone in society. With the release of the MoJ 2025 Digital Strategy, there is a vision for the justice user experience to be simpler, faster and better for everyone. For techUK’s DigitalRead More →
On day two of the judicial review of two Greater Victoria school board trustees who were censured and suspended for bullying and harassment, lawyers debated whether the board had the authority to suspend elected officials and whether the suspension was a reasonable sanction . School District 61 administrators Diane McNallyRead More →
Temporary assistant district attorneys and judges are chosen to help streamline the court process in Mississippi’s capital. Hinds County’s court system has been overwhelmed in recent years, with the pandemic exacerbating that strain. Authorities estimate that there are more than 2,200 ongoing cases. Jackson Police Chief John Davis said theRead More →
Photo courtesy of the Daily Mirror Much discussion is taking place on the question of restoring democracy by dismantling the executive presidential system. To achieve this, it is suggested to abolish the 20and Amendment of the constitution and replacement by the old 19and Amendment, with appropriate modifications, such as 21stRead More →
A High Court judge has refused leave for a judicial review of the circumstances surrounding the death of Bury schoolgirl Shukri Abdi. Lawyers representing the mother of the 12-year-old, who drowned in the River Irwell in June 2019, had insisted Manchester North Coroner Joanne Kearsley was responsible for the wayRead More →
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Former Deputy Prime Minister Winston Peters has said he is seeking judicial review of the decision to bar him from parliament for two years. Peters said Wednesday he was doing so after carefully considering the advice of his lawyers. Trespass notices can be issued under the authority held by ChairmanRead More →
By James Boyle (May 4, 2022, 3:44 p.m. EDT) – A fair and just system of justice is achievable in America, as long as lawyers and especially judges can analyze thoroughly and truthfully the impact their decisions may have on achieving that goal, according to Allegheny County’s top judge. PresidingRead More →
A former leader of Haringey Council has taken legal action to challenge the Local Government and Social Services Ombudsman’s decision to appoint him in a recent report. In January 2022, the ombudsman found misconduct causing unfairness after Mr X complained about Haringey’s handling of the potential purchase ofRead More →
Created: May 04, 2022 07:45 The government has decided to block a judicial review of how it signed a controversial deal without putting the contract out to tender. The Department of Cabinet Office signed an agreement with Florida-based shipper Access USA through the Post Office in May 2021, promising BermudaRead More →
The landmark abortion decision Roe v. Wade is about to be canceled. A leaked draft Supreme Court decision shows how judges should decide an abortion case. Protesters gathered in Washington to express their thoughts on the issue. Abby Johnson, former director of the Planned Parenthood Clinic, joins us to offerRead More →
Gwede Mantashe, President of the ANC and Minister of Mineral Resources and Energy. Gwede Mantashe called on law enforcement officials to “arrest, prosecute and sentence perpetrators to long prison terms”. His call comes after two ANC leaders were killed in the Eastern Cape on Monday. The Eastern Cape ANC hasRead More →
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A bronze statue titled ‘Justice Delayed, Justice Denied’ depicting a justice figure is seen at the Albert V. Bryan U.S. Courthouse in Alexandria, Virginia, U.S., September 1, 2020. REUTERS/Andrew Kelly Join now for FREE unlimited access to Reuters.com Register Minorities and young people more likely to view the justice systemRead More →
Three decades ago, Los Angeles erupted in some of the worst urban violence America has ever seen. People were furious that the LAPD officers who were filmed beating Rodney King would not be punished. It was a fuse that ignited a keg of gunpowder, the effects of which still reverberateRead More →
Understanding The Payday Loan Laws in Michigan A payday loan is a high-cost, short-term transaction in which a customer borrows money in exchange for a fee. The customer pays the lender a personal check for the amount borrowed plus the service fee. Before presenting the check to the customer’s bankRead More →
The nation’s top federal agency charged with protecting consumers from financial crime released a report last week highlighting the rural challenges of the current banking system. The Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) report, “Challenges in Rural Banking Access”, found that rural communities are more likely to lack access to physicalRead More →
To print this article, all you need to do is be registered or log in to Mondaq.com. Yesterday the High Court delivered its much anticipated judgment in the case of Gardner v. Secretary of State for Health and Social Care (1), NHS Commissioning Board (NHS England) (2) andRead More →
People who come into contact with the criminal justice system are increasingly diverse in terms of race, nationality and ethnicity. By and large, those who arrest, chase, punish, and monitor them remain white and Irish. This raises two important questions. The first is whether the level of contact simply reflectsRead More →